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Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for Rwanda Highpoint Trek.
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Rwanda Highpoint Trek

Rwanda · Virunga Rwanda

A Rwanda-focused trip built around the sovereign highpoint ascent of Mount Karisimbi.

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Route overview

The standard two-day Rwanda highpoint route from Kinigi to high camp and on to the Karisimbi summit.

Why travellers choose this trip

A concise mountain itinerary for travellers who want to stand on Rwanda's highpoint without adding a wider East Africa expedition.

- Summit Rwanda's highpoint - Use Kinigi as the practical mountain gateway - Keep the itinerary focused on the main summit objective

Photos from Rwanda Highpoint Trek

Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for Rwanda Highpoint Trek.
Northern Rwanda volcanoes used as the hero image for Rwanda Highpoint Trek.

Vberger / CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Route stages

Stage 1

Kinigi to Karisimbi camp

Kinigi to Kinigi

Distance
10 km
Ascent
1,300M
Time
6h

Steady climbing through changing vegetation with colder camp conditions late in the day.

Stage 2

Karisimbi summit and full descent

Kinigi to Musanze

Distance
14 km
Ascent
800M
Time
10h

Cold summit conditions and a very long descent make this the biggest mountain day in Rwanda.

Nearby mountains for the same itinerary

Peak Mount Karisimbi Virunga Mountains

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Mountain collections

Mountain Ranges 9

Albertine Rift Congo Peaks

Eastern DRC mountain region covering the Rwenzori border peaks and Virunga volcano chain.

National Mountain Lists 9

DR Congo Major Peaks

Broad summit region covering DR Congo's major mountains and national high-point objectives.